North Pole choir teacher gets statewide honor

FAIRBANKS, Alaska — Members of the community and the Fairbanks North Star Borough School District honored a North Pole music teacher this week for his time and dedication to students. Out of his 24 years of teaching, Bruce Hanson spent 19 of those years in the music department at North Pole High School. His instruction touched many, including former student Beth Curtis.Words of former student, Beth Curtis: "Without a doubt Mr. Hanson has been the greatest influence on my life..."